Balsamic Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
½ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey optional
2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Add 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts to a gallon ziplock bag and set aside.

Add ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to a medium bowl and mix until fully combined.

Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag and close it carefully, pressing out all the air from the bag so the chicken is fully covered in the marinade.

Squish the chicken around to ensure all of it is covered with the marinade before setting it aside to marinate at room temperature for 1-1 ½ hours, or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Once finished marinating, discard the marinade and cook the chicken using your preferred cooking method.